Film Screening: The Ascent of Chimborazo
We know the film will not be shown in Saskatchewan however it is a story about Alexander von Humboldt. The Goethe Institute will screen the movie in Ottawa. Here the link. In case you would like to read more about Alexander von Humboldt here the article from Wikipedia.
Bernhard Bettermann, an Interview
Discover Germany, Austria & Switzerland met up with actor Bernhard Bettermann to talk about his role in the popular TV series ‘In Aller Freundschaft‘, his love for Switzerland, his future goals and much more. Read the full article here.
Oscar Winning Film ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’
The anti-war drama won four Oscars, including for the haunting music composed by Volker Bertelmann, aka Hauschka. The German composer told DW how hard it was to capture the horror of war in music. Read the full article on ‘Deutsche Welle’ here.
Consul General visits the Saskatchewan German Council
Consul General Marc Eichhorn seized the opportunity of the inauguration of the new Honorary Consul Benedict Nussbaum in Saskatoon to also convene with the Saskatoon German Council. Read the article here.
Inauguration of the New Honorary Consul Benedict Nussbaum in Saskatoon
On March 3rd, the official inauguration of the new Honorary Consul Benedict Nussbaum took place in Saskatoon, in the presence of German Consul General Marc Eichhorn. Read the article here.
Discover Germany – Berlin Fahrrad Fever
Did you know Germans love to bike? For example, Berlin is as bike-friendly as they come. With over 600 kilometers of bike paths, and grandiose new schemes in the pipeline, it’s no surprise that over two-thirds of households in the city own a bike. Read the full article here.
Leipzig Book Fair is on again in April
Leipzig Book Fair is the most important get-together in the spring for the book and media industry, connecting readers with authors, publishers and media companies from Germany and around the world. They all visit Leipzig to experience a diversity of literature, discover innovations and gain new perspectives. To read more…
Beer Hiking in Franconia
Everything you wanted to ask about Franconia beer, but were too afraid to ask. You would like to read the full article from Discover Germany? Click here.
Wilhelm Röntgen passed away 100 Years ago
Did you know, Wilhelm Röntgen, who first discovered the X-rays, lived from March 27th, 1845 to February 10th, 1923. So he passed away 100 years ago. To read more about this exceptional German scientist you can read an article on Wikipedia in English here, or a German news article on…
Shrove Tuesday in Munic
A mass of gently swaying people occupies the Viktualienmarkt in central Munich. The long-established market is a popular place for both city residents and visitors to purchase gourmet food and drink, but Tuesday afternoons are rarely this busy: Faschingsdienstag is not an ordinary Tuesday, however. Read the article by Stuart…